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Fri, 22 Feb 2019 07:23:04 -0500Joomla! - Open Source Content Managementen-gbThank You to the Inaugural Advocacy in Action Awards Applicantshttps://www.musicforall.org/blog/news/2018-aia-applicants
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This year, Music for All introduced its newest advocacy initiative - the Advocacy in Action Awards. In the inaugural year of this program, we received a record-setting number of applications representing music programs, schools, and communities across the United States. We are extremely grateful for those who took the time to showcase their advocacy efforts on the national stage by applying for this program. The Advocacy in Action Awards program is a radically different call to action which collects and shares the best methods to elevate music education in your community. Mark your calendars, the 2018 award recipients will be…

]]>nospam@musicforall.org (James Stephens)NewsFri, 14 Dec 2018 09:38:02 -0500Making Music with the Masters: Directors’ Academy at the 2017 National Festivalhttps://www.musicforall.org/blog/stories/making-music-with-the-masters-directors-academy-at-the-2017-national-festival
https://www.musicforall.org/blog/stories/making-music-with-the-masters-directors-academy-at-the-2017-national-festival Music for All remains committed to providing educational resources and professional development tools in support of music in our schools and our communities. Our most recent program was the Directors’ Academy at the Music for All National Festival, a three-day professional development conference for directors and music education majors. Held in Indianapolis during the Music for All National Festival from March 9-11, the 2017 Directors’ Academy offered an unparalleled opportunity for colleagues to share best practices focused on our grand profession. We kicked off the event with Thursday afternoon’s Opening Session delivered by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to a room of…]]>nospam@musicforall.org (James Stephens)StoriesThu, 20 Apr 2017 08:45:00 -0400Outstanding Musicianship on Display at Regional Concert Band Festivalshttps://www.musicforall.org/25-news/stephens-rcbf
https://www.musicforall.org/25-news/stephens-rcbf By James Stephens Director of Education and Advocacy, Music for All Often, when we hear discussion pertaining to the current state of scholastic music education, it is drenched in tones of doom and gloom. Certainly, the profession is experiencing no shortage of obstacles ranging from budget cuts to scheduling constraints. However, as of late, it has been my observation that where determination and dedication to arts education remain steadfast, instrumental music educators have afforded their students the most rewarding of performance experiences. My recent travels, as well as positive reports from colleagues, have opened my eyes to some truly musical…]]>nospam@musicforall.org (James Stephens)NewsThu, 05 May 2016 16:48:20 -0400